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Keys in Ignition, Princess Bea's Beamer Goes Missing

Security detail follows Sarah Ferguson's daughter, 20, into store; thieves take advantage

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 8, 2009 4:11 PM CST

(Newser) – The prized BMW belonging to Princess Beatrice—daughter of Sarah Ferguson and granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth—was stolen yesterday, the Sun reports. The daylight theft occurred while Bea and her bodyguard shopped in downtown London; she left the car unlocked and the keys in the ignition. “She is naturally very shocked and upset,” a source said. The Beamer was a gift from the princess’ father, Prince Andrew.

Princess Beatrice stands in the Parade ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot in Ascot, England.
Princess Beatrice stands in the Parade ring on the first day of the Royal Ascot in Ascot, England.   (AP Photo)
Britain's Princesses Eugenie, left, and Beatrice.
Britain's Princesses Eugenie, left, and Beatrice.   (AP Photo)
Princess Beatrice, daughter of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, walks during a visit to Cuzco, Peru.
Princess Beatrice, daughter of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, walks during a visit to Cuzco, Peru.   (AP Photo)
The company logo shines off the hood of an unsold BMW.
The company logo shines off the hood of an unsold BMW.   (AP Photo)
The 2009 BMW 3-Series sedan.
The 2009 BMW 3-Series sedan.   (AP Photo)
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Guest
Jan 21, 2009 5:25 AM CST
Beat up the bodyguard. It's obviously his fault she's that stupid.
riffran
Jan 9, 2009 6:31 AM CST
Well all I can say is "Thank god" It was just the beamer, and not a kidnapping, or worse....bet she won't do THAT again..olo...riff
Guest
Jan 8, 2009 11:12 PM CST
What a moron! What kind of idiot leaves their keys in the ignition? She doesn't deserve a BMW, or any car for that matter.

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